EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY Joint Aviation Authorities

EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY Joint Aviation Authorities Joint al Evaluation Board BELL 412EP Final Report, dated 05 May 2011 European Aviation Safety Agency Postfach 10 12 53 D-50452 Koeln, Germany

Revision Record Revision No. Section Date Publication Original All sections 21/05/08 JOEB Draft Report Final Report All sections 11/05/11 JOEB Final Report Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 2 of 20

Contents Revision record 2 Contents 3 Joint s Evaluation Team 4 Preamble 5 Executive Summary 6 Appendix 1 Initial Type Rating Training Course Syllabus 8 Appendix 2 Compliance Check List (JAR-OPS 3 K&L; attached Ref: P-EASA-R.FOPS.07.027) Appendices are available on request to the National Aviation Authorities or to the manufacturer. Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 3 of 20

JOEB Team Members Name Fergus Woods Rowan Greenwood Bob Hall Marty Wright Organisation EASA JOEB Co-ordinator Flight s Training Inspector, CAA UK Company Training Officer, FB Heliservices CFI Bell Helicopters Customer Training Academy Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 4 of 20

Preamble This Joint al Evaluation has been performed by EASA/JAA JOEB members under the JOEB EASA/JAA Catch up procedures. This report specifies the JAA recommendation as specified in JAR-FCL and JAR-OPS 3. The JOEB recommends the approval of the Bell Helicopter 412EP proposed. The JOEB recommends the licence endorsement will be Bell 212/412 Note on JOEB transfer from JAA to EASA: In accordance with the JOEB Transfer Action Plan agreed in 2005, responsibility for the JOEB Management has been transferred to EASA in February 2006. Evan Nielsen Head of Certification Flight Standards EASA Date: 210508 Final Report : 11 05 2011 Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 5 of 20

Executive Summary 1. Introduction BELL Helicopters requested a JOEB Catch-up procedure for their 412EP model in November 2007 following a meeting between representatives from Bell Helicopters and EASA Flight Standards Certification staff in Cologne. Bell s objective was to provide European operators with a 412EP JAR-OPS 3 compliant aircraft with the relevant required data and information. Also, to achieve JAA/EASA recognition of JAR OPS 3 operational compliance for the Bell 412EP Bell s expectations were to understand the JAA/EASA requirements and to achieve agreement on: o the JOEB Process and associated costs o the deliverables and items to be evaluated (focusing only on the items required to achieve JAR-OPS 3 compliance) o the Programme Duration (aiming for 4 months from the date of the November 2007 meeting) o Ensuring that the JOEB deliverables would achieve full endorsement once operational responsibility is transitioned to EASA. 2. Specific Requirements Based on their objectives it was agreed that Bell needed evaluations in three areas: o Type Rating Course determination o JAR-OPS 3 Subparts K & L compliance o MMEL This report covers the first two items only. 3. Process The Team met at Aviation House, Gatwick at meeting rooms provided by CAA UK from 28 30 January 2008. Their prime purpose was to derive an acceptable minimum standard for a type training course for the Bell 412EP based on existing material from organisations already conducting such training. A secondary purpose was to consider the JAR-OPS 3 compliance aspects. 4. Subject Material and Conclusions For an initial multi-engine, single Pilot helicopter training course all students must fulfil the pre-entry requirements in JAR-FCL 2 and hold a valid Helicopter Pilot license plus a Single-Engine Piston or Turbine Pilot Type Rating. All students must fulfil the requirements of JAR-FCL 2.261 Type Ratings Knowledge and Flight instruction and of Appendix 1 to JAR-FCL 2.261 (a) Theoretical knowledge instruction requirements for skill test/proficiency checking for type ratings & Appendix 1 to JAR-FCL 2.261 (b) Flight Instruction and Skill Test. Appendix 1 to JAR FCL 2.261(b) requires for an initial type rating on a Single Pilot Helicopter (SPH), Multi Engine Turbine {MET (H) JAR/FAR 27 and 29, an approved flight instruction of : 8 flight hours in the helicopter. (Excluding skill test) or 10 flight hours, including 8 hours on qualify Full Flight Simulator and 2 hours in the helicopter. (Excluding skill test) Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 6 of 20

The minimum course requirement recommended by the JOEB is based on Initial Type Rating Training Course Syllabus provided by (BELL HELICOPTER CUSTOMER TRAINING ACADEMY) for the BELL 412EP and attached at Appendix 1 to the report. OEB recommend Initial pilot training syllabus divided into the following phases for approval Approved Training Organisations, like FTO and TRTO and also for operator specific training, provided the operator specific documentation is used throughout the course: Theoretical knowledge instruction syllabus and test summary Helicopter Flight training courses Skill test Other training courses including both, qualified Full Flight Simulator and helicopter could be acceptable. NAA s will approved such training courses based on the minimum training course of this report. Note: These requirements have to be considered as the bare minimum, additional training could be necessary depending on: complexity of the aircraft type, handling caracteristics, level of technology previous experience of the applicant The availability of FSTD. The Team considered the JAR-OPS 3 Subparts K & L compliance task. Given the ongoing EASA Certification validation activity in this area, they recommend that the evaluation of the equipment modifications and fit be delegated to EASA Certification for their confirmation and report of satisfaction in due course. An appropriately fitted aircraft is to be made available at Mirabel (Montreal) from 12 19 February 2008. Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 7 of 20

Appendix 1 Initial Type Rating Training Course Syllabus BELL 412EP JOEB Report GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUBJECTS MODULES TOTAL HOURS 4.0 Weight and Balance Module Performance Module Flight Planning Module Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual Module Crew Resource Management (CRM) Module AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MODULES TOTAL HOURS 26.0 Aircraft Powerplant Fire Protection Fuel System Electrical Lighting Caution / Warning System and IIDS (As Applicable) Power train Main Rotor Tail Rotor Flight Controls / AFCS Hydraulic Power Environmental Systems Ice and Rain Protection Avionics Kits and Accessories Pre-flight Systems Review, Examination, and Critique SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TOTAL HOURS 1.5 Systems Integration Module Aircraft Checklists TOTAL GROUND SCHOOL HOURS 31.5 BRIEFING HOURS TOTAL HOURS 5.0 FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period 1 Flight Period 2 Flight Period 3 Flight Period 4 Flight Period 5 Flight Period 6 Flight Period 7 Flight Period 8 1.3 HOURS 1.2 HOURS 1.3 HOURS 1.2 HOURS 1.3 HOURS 1.2 HOURS 1.3 HOURS 1.2 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT TRAINING HOURS : 10 HOURS Practical Skills Test In addition 1.5 HOURS Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 8 of 20

GROUND COURSE Syllabus COURSE OBJECTIVE To provide pilots with the theoretical knowledge and practical training required to attain a Pilot in Command (PIC) qualification in the Bell Model 412EP. Theoretical Knowledge Type Technical Training [Instructor guided classroom discussions using PowerPoint Presentation to present subjects as follows:] GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUBJECTS MODULES WEIGHT AND BALANCE MODULE, Principles and Methods of Weight and Balance Determination (Loading and C of G calculations) PERFORMANCE MODULE Use of charts, Tables, Tabulated Data, and Other Related Material FLIGHT PLANNING MODULE Factors Relating to Flight Planning (Fuel planning; practical application of Performance information) APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL (RFM) MODULE Applicability and Description and Organization Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Procedures Sections Systems Description Bulletins and Supplements CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM) MODULE (If not covered separately under Operator training) Situational Awareness and the Error Chain Stress Communications Synergy and Crew Concept Workload Management Decision Making Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 9 of 20

GROUND COURSE Syllabus AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MODULES AIRCRAFT GENERAL MODULE Major Aircraft Sections, Dimensions and Structures Crew & Passenger Seating and Emergency Exits Servicing Parking, Mooring and Towing POWERPLANT MODULE FIRE PROTECTION MODULE FUEL SYSTEM MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE LIGHTING MODULE CAUTION / WARNING SYSTEM AND INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM (IIDS) MODULE (As Applicable) Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 10 of 20

GROUND COURSE Syllabus POWERTRAIN MODULE MAIN ROTOR MODULE TAIL ROTOR MODULE FLIGHT CONTROLS / AFCS MODULE HYDRAULIC MODULE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS MODULE ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION MODULE AVIONICS MODULE Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 11 of 20

GROUND COURSE Syllabus KITS AND ACCESSORIES MODULE (NOTE: Only the Customer s Optional equipment need be discussed) PRE-FLIGHT MODULES External Checks Internal Checks SYSTEM REVIEW, EXAMINATION, and CRITIQUE Written Examination multi-choice with a Pass Mark of 75% SYSTEMS INTEGRATION MODULE The training modules presented in the Systems Integration subject area provides the pilots with instruction on aircraft systems interrelationships with respect to normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. Pilots will be introduced to, and will exercise in, the elements of Crew Resource Management as part of the integration process, including, but not limited to such elements as: Situational Awareness and the Error Chain, Synergy and Crew Concept, and Workload Assessment and Time Management. Pilots will become familiar with the cockpit layout, checklists, manoeuvres, and procedures. Lessons would normally be conducted in a cockpit procedures mock-up, cockpit procedures trainer, or flight training device covering: Aircraft Checklists Normal Procedures Abnormal Procedures Emergency Procedures Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 12 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period One 1.3(1.3) I. Objective Perform pre-start, run-up, and systems checks in accordance with aircraft checklist procedures. Perform hovering flight, normal takeoff, traffic patterns, normal approaches, and acceleration/deceleration manoeuvres. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review traffic pattern and communications procedures 2. Review manoeuvres to be performed III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Perform Cockpit Inspection 2. Conduct Pre-Start procedures 3. Engine Start procedures 4. Systems checks 5. Hover Manoeuvres (SAS Mode) a. Take-off to hover b. Landing from hover c. Hovering turns 6. Perform normal take-off and approach 7. Perform max performance take-off and steep approach 8. Conduct accelerations/decelerations (Quick Stops) Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 13 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Two 1.2(2.5) I. Objective Review and practice systems checks and flight manoeuvres conducted in Period One. Conduct normal manoeuvres without SAS and practice hover procedures in Attitude Mode. Perform run-on landing. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review manoeuvres to be performed III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Hover manoeuvres without SAS a. Take-off to hover b. Landing from hover c. Hovering turns 2. Normal Take-off without SAS 3. Normal Approach without SAS 4. Maximum Performance Take-Off without SAS 5. Steep Approach without SAS 6. Perform hover manoeuvres in Attitude mode 7. Perform run-on landings. Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 14 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Three 1.3(3.8) I. Objective Review normal procedures. Perform the following emergency manoeuvres: Single-Engine landing rejected takeoff, hydraulic number 1 failure and dual engine failures. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review manoeuvres to be performed III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Perform run-on landing 2. Perform single engine approach and landing 3. Conduct hydraulic No. 1 failure procedures 4. Demonstrate and perform straight-in autorotation (Termination to a hover). 5. Demonstrate and perform 180 degree autorotation (Termination to a hover). Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 15 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Four 1.2(5.0) I. Objective Review single engine procedures and normal procedures. Perform forced landing procedures. Discuss tail rotor failure procedures and loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). Review governor failure procedures. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Discuss governor failure procedures 2. Review engine fire procedures 3. Review hydraulic failure procedures 4. Discuss tail rotor malfunction procedures 5. Discuss LTE III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Review normal flight manoeuvres 2. Conduct forced landing procedures 3. Perform hydraulic number 1 failure procedures 4. Perform single engine procedures Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 16 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Five 1.3(6.3) I. Objective Introduce Flight Director operations and AFCS failures. If the aircraft is equipped with EFIS system, system operations will be covered. Review straight-in and 180 degree autorotation procedures. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review manoeuvres to be performed 2. Discuss Flight Director operations and EFIS operations (In Aircraft) if installed. 3. Review any weak areas III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Demonstrate Flight Director s and EFIS interface operations if equipped. a. Altitude Hold Mode b. Airspeed Hold Mode c. Vertical Speed Mode d. Heading Hold Mode e. Navigation Mode 2. With Flight Director engaged perform the following: a. Generator 1 and 2 failures b. Inverters 1 and 2 failures 3. Review normal manoeuvres as necessary Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 17 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Six 1.2(7.5) I. Objective Introduce the navigation and approach functions using the Flight Director. Perform VOR interception and tracking using the Navigation mode. Conduct ILS approach. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review Autopilot procedures to be used. III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Perform VOR navigation 2. Perform ILS approach 3. Review AFCS failures Note: Should the pilot not be instrument rated, Instrument Tasks will not be trained or tested, and be replaced by VFR radio navigation and review AFCS procedures, normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 18 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Seven 1.3(8.8) I. Objective Review normal and emergency flight procedures as necessary. Introduce confined area and slope operations. Category A Take-off and Landing profiles One Engine Inoperative. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review any weak areas 2. Discuss confined area procedures 3. Discuss slope landing procedures III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. Perform confined area procedures 2. Conduct slope landings 3. Review normal and emergency manoeuvres as necessary Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 19 of 20

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE Flight Period Eight 1.2(10.0) I. Objective This last flight period will be used to review any weak areas or areas requiring extra practice. If required. II. Preflight Briefing 1. Review manoeuvres as required III. Flight Manoeuvres 1. As required Final Report JOEB Bell 412EP Page 20 of 20